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BOSTON CHAPTER BOARD

AUTOCROSS

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT/ACTIVITIES SECRETARY TREASURER MEMBERSHIP CHAIR DIRECTORS

SIMON COOPER

LARRY BARBIERI

RACHEL BAKER

JACK WOODS

MATT BAGEDONOW

NIGEL FENWICK MICHAEL MANGINI

JOHN SULLIVAN

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

BOSTON BIMMER MAGAZINE

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OPEN

ERIC RICHARDS OPEN

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

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JOHN SULLIVAN

MICHAEL MANGINI SUSAN MANGINI

MATT BAGEDONOW

JAY TORIAN

JOHN NITZKE

CO-CHAIRS

REGISTRAR TIMING

AUDRA TELLA MATT CWIEKA

RACHEL BAKER

LAURA ROSEN

HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOLS

CHAIR

SIMON COOPER

CO-CHIEF INSTRUCTORS

ANDY THAYER MATT MALFA

TECH STEWARDS

MIKE BARTON NEIL HALIN

INSTRUCTOR REGISTRAR

DENIS FRIEDMAN

REGISTRARS

LARRY BARBIERI PETER BERGWALL

RICK COOKE SIMON COOPER MARTIN MAHONEY

CARL SHOLZ

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT

DAN CHADWICK

ADVANCED DRIVING SKILLS SCHOOL

CHAIR

DOUG BROWN

STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL

CHAIR

DOUG BROWN

CLUB RACING

CHAIR

BRUCE SMITH

REGISTRAR

KARTING

CHAIR

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Volume 51 No. 2

Spring 2020

President's Message

By Simon Cooper

CONTENTS

Editor's Desk ............................................6

Hello everyone, Usually at this time of year we are kicking off our events season and enjoying the first blush of spring, with warmer weather, budding trees, and spring flowers. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed all our lives, and I would very much like to express our gratitude to everyone still working in essential roles so that we are still able to get groceries, turn on the lights, and heat our homes. I would especially like to thank our first responders and medical workers who demonstrate their commitment to serve our communities with determination and grace in these most difficult of circumstances. I would also take a moment to extend our condolences to those who have lost a loved one to this virus; our hearts go out to you and your families. As I am writing this we are still subject to the stay at home advisory from the governor and the club, at a national level, has wisely cancelled all our events through May 31st. Even if this date does release us from the stay at home advisory, I don't expect that things will return to normal right away, and we will still need to review all of our events to establish best practices to ensure we keep everyone as safe as possible. In our driving schools and autocross we have shared helmets and communicators. Instructors sit next to student drivers and we gather for drivers meetings. All of this will need review to match whatever guidelines the CDC and state government suggest. Please bear with us as we work through all of the challenges of this new world and stay tuned to our email updates as well as our communications through the website and our Facebook page. Now would be a great time to make sure that your membership with BMW CCA National is up to date and we have your correct email. Again please stay safe and we hope to see you soon. Even if we are wearing face masks and standing six feet apart, we are all in this together. As always, tell a friend and pass it on. Cheers, Simon

Reminder on Membership Renewal ...................................................9

Photo Board ...........................................10

New Members .......................................14

Membership Milestones .............................................15

Track Star ................................................16

Fourth Quarter General Meeting ....................................20

Autocross Corner ....................................21

Volunteer Opportunities.........................25

Local BMW Centers ................................26

Bimmer Advertisers ...............................29 Marketplace ...........................................30

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